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If you're looking for an exhibition space to hire, you can't go wrong in London. There's a vast range of traditional and quirky exhibition centres and rooms, suitable for every event type, capacity and budget.

Whether you're showcasing new works of art or launching your latest products, we've put together a selection of the best exhibition venues in the capital. Just have a browse and take your pick, or get in contact with our venue experts who will be happy to help you find the perfect venue.

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London is a city that needs no introduction. It’s a global hub for business, finance, fashion and the arts, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s also an excellent place to hold an event, with a huge range of venues to choose from. From the iconic O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium to more intimate spaces like the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse, London has a venue to suit every event. And with a wealth of hotels, restaurants and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertaining your guests.

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The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

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The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

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Looking for an exhibition space in London? We've picked out the best exhibition rooms available for hire in the capital. Find your dream venue here.

Exhibition Venues London

Exhibition Venues

Historic 840m² Gallery Hall with natural light, ideal for exhibitions up to 650 theatre-style. Angel tube nearby, from £14,150 per day exclusive hire.

The Gallery Hall is an 840m2 and can be used for an exhibition, conference, awards dinner or as a catering space for events taking place in the Conference Centre. 
Overlooking the Gallery Hall is the 550m2 Atrium level which provides additional spaces for a growing event. 
This space has held NHS conferences, JAX London, Treasury Leaders Summit, Exams (600), AEO Conference, Mindful Living Show

Included in the room hire is a dedicated registration desk and cloakroom area which allows the space to be used self-contained.



Spacious Gallery Hall in Business Design Centre, ideal for meetings and exhibitions.

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Spacious Gallery Hall with tiered seating for conferences at Business Design Centre.

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Spacious Business Design Centre atrium with round tables for meetings and banquets.

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Spacious Business Design Centre atrium set for a conference with folding tables and chairs.

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Business

Gallery Hall/Atrium

Business Design Centre

210-capacity Victorian warehouse loft ideal for exhibitions, 6 mins from Old Street. Natural light, high ceilings, flexible layouts. From £3,250 day hire for 160 cabaret-

Full of natural light, the New Victorian Loft and the adjacent Chalet are a distinctive, fully adaptable warehouse-style space with high ceilings and originality. 

Located on the third floor, the venue is the perfect spot for corporate and private events, birthday parties, wine tastings, intimate banquets, pop-ups, dry hire events, Christmas parties, festivals and screenings, hybrid events and live streaming, summer parties, away days, team activities and VR experiences, drinks receptions, private dining, workshops, trade shows, product and PR launches, conferences, workshops 

Elegant event space with gold chairs for banquets and networking in Lumiere Underwood.

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Versatile event space with round tables, ideal for meetings and social gatherings.

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Standing

Events

The New Victorian Loft and The Chalet

Lumiere Underwood

400-capacity neoclassical Great Hall in City of London, ideal for exhibitions and corporate events, with stage, PA system, from £65 per delegate.

City venue Plaisterers’ Hall includes a variety of event spaces which are suited to corporate events large and small. The spaces include the large Great Hall, which is best suited to presentations, awards ceremonies and road shows, and smaller adjoining spaces such as the Mott & Humber rooms, Livery Hall and Reception space. The range of rooms allows great flexibility for corporate entertaining. You could use the spaces individually or create an event that makes use of the entire venue – smaller spaces are perfect for breakout rooms, catering areas and that seperate drinks reception space.

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The Great Hall

Plaisterers’ Hall

Plaisterers' Hall

UK's first permanent digital art gallery in Westminster with 30,000 sq ft customisable exhibition space for 500 guests, from £18,000 exclusive hire.

Frameless is an events venue like no other - you have the entire 30,000 square foot venue to immerse your guests in art or customise the content in the main gallery to bring your brand or vision to life!

With a capacity of 500 people, Frameless is the most unique and customisable venue in London - from private parties to celebrations with family and friends - speak to our Events Team to see how they can bring your event to life!

Exclusive hire of the gallery is limited to a certain number of days per year and we would be happy to discuss this in more detail.



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Reception

Exclusive Hire

Frameless

410-capacity Westminster exhibition space with iconic Big Ben views, permanent stage, motorised lighting truss, from £16,000 for exclusive venue hire.

The Mountbatten is the perfect event space for conferences, presentations, dinners, receptions and to show how adaptable this event space is, it was once even transformed into an English summer garden complete with a real grass tennis court!

This newly refurbished room features a moveable wall into a lobby area that can be incorporated into the main space if required. The event space features a lobby that has the most photographed view of Westminster from the QEII Centre, with views of the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Westminster Abbey. 

Conference space at QEII Centre with purple chairs and blue-lit stage for impactful events.

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Elegant awards ceremony setup at Mountbatten, featuring round tables and purple lighting.

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Elegant dinner event at Mountbatten, QEII Centre with lush greenery and ambient lighting.

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Conference space at QEII Centre with purple chairs and blue lighting for impactful events.

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Mountbatten conference room with purple chairs, ideal for professional events and presentations.

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Theatre

Mountbatten

QEII Centre

QEII Centre - Mountbatten

The Main Hall, located on the third floor of a historic hop warehouse, offers high ceilings, large windows and skylights that bring in plenty of natural light. With view of the Shard, this versatile space can accommodate up to 300 guests for conferences, meetings, workshops, and exhibitions. The combination of modern amenities and unique character makes it the ideal setting for business events, offering both a professional atmosphere and a memorable experience for your team or clients. 

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Main Hall

10 Union St.

200-capacity blank canvas exhibition space in Borough with dedicated entrance, large screens, and heated courtyard. From £2,000 morning hire, £83 per person day delegate 

The very definition of a blank canvas. The White Space has a clean, modern design and versatility to host whatever kind of event you wish to throw at it – from brand activations and product launches, to Christmas parties and corporate events, like conferences, award ceremonies and product launches.

Its own dedicated entrance and an intimate courtyard can make The White Space feel like a standalone venue set apart from the rest of the building if hired separately, while it works brilliantly in tandem with The Lounge on evenings and weekends. 

Stylish lounge area in The White Space, ideal for networking and creative events.

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Versatile event space with modern chairs for corporate presentations and seminars.

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The White Space

The Ministry

The Ministry - The White Space

200-capacity glass-roofed atrium in Marylebone, ideal for exhibitions and product launches. Ground-floor accessible space with natural daylight from £1,200 daily hire.

The Max Rayne Atrium is a stunning vaulted glass roofed space offering plenty of natural day light, making it ideal for receptions, exhibitions, products launches, conference dining, networking drinks or other corporate events. This spacious event space can hold up to 200 delegates and can be set up in many different ways to accommodate your vision. Being on the ground floor, the Max Rayne Atrium is also fully accessible to wheelchair users. 

Max Rayne Atrium with glass ceiling, ideal for elegant events and gatherings.

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Max Rayne Atrium at 1 Wimpole Street, modern glass ceiling, ideal for receptions and meetings.

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Max Rayne Atrium event space with elegant round tables, perfect for weddings and galas.

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Max Rayne Atrium event space with elegant tables and blue balloon decor for celebrations.

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Max Rayne Atrium event space with elegant cocktail tables, ideal for receptions and networking.

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Max Rayne Atrium 

1 Wimpole Street

Max Rayne Atrium

15th-floor restaurant with floor-to-ceiling Battersea Power Station views, ideal for product launches. Up to 185 reception, 87 dining. £150 per person based on recent quo

Looking to host your next event in one of London's hottest restaurant, then look no further than JOIA Restaurant.

Located on the 15th Floor, the restaurant provides views overlooking the iconic Battersea Power Station.

The space is perfect to host corporate events, Christmas parties, Birthday parties, Summer Parties and Private Dinners

Stylish JOIA Restaurant with panoramic views, ideal for upscale events in London.

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Stylish JOIA Restaurant event space with large windows, ideal for networking and receptions.

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Stylish JOIA Restaurant at art'otel London, perfect for events and networking.

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Vibrant prawn dish at JOIA Restaurant, art'otel London Battersea for upscale events.

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Appetizer plate with cheese and crackers at JOIA Restaurant, perfect for networking events.

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JOIA Restaurant 

art'otel London Battersea Power Station

4,047 sq ft exhibition space near St. Paul's accommodating up to 400 guests, featuring stage, oversized windows, in-house A/V. From £900 daily hire.

The HighWalk Forum at Convene 200 Aldersgate, St. Paul's, is a versatile event space located on the 1st floor. Spanning approximately 4,047 square feet, it can accommodate up to 400 attendees in various configurations, including theater and cabaret for conferences or seminars, classroom for workshops, graduate programmes and trainings, and banquet setups for corporate events. The room features a stage option, enhancing its suitability for presentations and performances. With large gathering spaces and oversized windows, the HighWalk Forum provides a bright and open environment.

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HighWalk Forum

Convene 200 Aldersgate

200-capacity Shoreditch exhibition space with raised stage, professional sound system and lighting. Perfect for product launches and trade shows from £2,500 weekdays.

The Live Room is the ideal space for any event the involves dancing, live performers and networking. 

This private hire space has everything you need for a party with it's private bar, DJ booth with kit, built-in, raised stage, state of the art sound system and stage lighting. 

This event space is well suited for a Christmas party, cabaret show, awards ceremony, panel talk, networking event. The inclusion of the stage means you can treat your guests to a band or live performance. 

Versatile event space in Colours Hoxton, set for a presentation with modern decor.

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Live Room at Colours Hoxton: versatile event space with stage, ideal for concerts and presentations.

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Versatile event space in Colours Hoxton with dynamic blue lighting for corporate and social events.

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Vibrant live music event at The Live Room, Colours Hoxton with dynamic red stage lights.

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Versatile event space in Colours Hoxton with illuminated arch for presentations and gatherings.

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Buffet

The Live Room

Colours Hoxton

Colours Hoxton - The Live Room

180-capacity bar lounge in Elephant & Castle ideal for product launches and exhibitions. Full service bar, ambient lighting, from £1,800 weekdays exclusive hire.

Qube's Bar Lounge is an elegant yet understated events space ideal for networking, launch parties and private celebrations. With plush seating, ambient lighting and a full service bar, the lounge transitions effotrlessly from relaxed receptions to vibrant socials. Stylish yet flexible, it's perfect for everything from milestone events to corporate mixers - complete with premium cocktails, bespoke catering and DJ options.

Modern event space at Qube Elephant Lounge with stylish seating for meetings and gatherings.

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Stylish event space at Qube Elephant Lounge, perfect for networking and workshops.

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Modern bar area in Qube Elephant Lounge, ideal for networking events and casual meetings.

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Modern lounge area in Qube Elephant for networking events and informal meetings.

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Stylish event space at Qube Elephant Lounge, ideal for networking and meetings.

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Main Space 

Qube Elephant Lounge & Bar

900m² interactive museum in Knightsbridge with mind-bending exhibits, ideal for product launches. Up to 250 standing, theatre for 100. From £10,000 weekdays.

Located in Knightsbridge, Paradox Museum is a truly unique venue to host your event. Spread across 900m2 with a versatile main event space and a balcony offering an incredible view of Harrods for a stunning photo backdrop, hire also includes exclusive use of the entire fully interactive museum which guests are free to explore in their own time. 

The flexible event space is a blank canvas, allowing you to shape it to your requirements: a sit down dinner, canape reception, cabaret setting, music - we've got you covered. 

Modern event space with glass ceiling at Paradox Museum London for immersive meetings.

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Modern event space in Paradox Museum London with vibrant visuals and lush greenery.

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Modern event space in Paradox Museum London with large window, ideal for corporate meetings.

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Stylish venue with striking sculpture at Paradox Museum London for unique events.

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Acrobat on disco ball at Paradox Museum London event space, vibrant entertainment experience.

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Dining 

Whole Venue

Paradox Museum London

An intimate, flexible space near Tate Modern for creative events, workshops, and small performances.

The venue retains a creative ambiance and distinctive artistic charm that aligns with the Academy's ethos. You can showcase your exhibitions and pop-ups in a small-scale in a professional-grade venue. The Space is ideal for smaller showcases and collections of artworks, photography or digital displays. 

Versatile event space with natural light, ideal for workshops and meetings at The Art Academy.